Scuba Diving Galapagos Islands

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Diving Galapagos Islands Overview

The Galapagos is the naturalistâ€™s dream destination, above and below the surface, with all sorts of big fish action, and the remarkable life on each island. Several excellent live-aboards cover the area; however, the government is now limiting itineraries to reduce the impact of tourists.

Galapagos Islands Seasonal Dive Planner

The water temperature is generally about 70° from January to
April (the rainy season) and about 66° the rest of the year. Land temperatures
also rise during the rainy season, resulting in some uncomfortably hot weather
(average daily high is 88°, but it can get much hotter). Visibility tends
to drop during the rainy months of February, March, and April. Best months for
diving are December and January, then again in May and June. October is probably
the worst month, cold and windy. More whale shark sightings are reported during
May and June.

Diving Galapagos Islands Feature Articles and Reader Reports

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